Hitachi Beer Brewery Introduces "SAKURA HITACHI ALE" Made with Cherry Blossom Petals
Hitachi Beer Brewery, a microbrewery in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, introduced its white-style ale made with cherry blossoms, "SAKURA HITACHI ALE." As one of the signature beers that reflect Hitachi's scenery, this spring-like pour is drawing attention.
Hop BroToday, the spring beer from Hitachi Beer Brewery, a microbrewery in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is really interesting.
MugiWhoa! Just the name "SAKURA HITACHI ALE" already puts me in cherry-blossom-viewing mode!
Hop BroAnd get this, it's a white-style ale made with cherry blossom petals, so it feels like the city's spring has been sealed right into the glass.
MugiWhite-style ale? What is that! Is a white ale white in appearance?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a light, wheat-based ale, and the softness of the wheat gently rounds out the aroma and mouthfeel.
MugiOhh! And if the shop and brewery are close together, it seems like you could even taste the atmosphere of something freshly made!
Hop BroExactly. Because you can be involved in the brewing in an open space, that fresh, unified feeling is really strong.
Mugi15,000 liters a year sounds like the kind of scale that's small at first glance but seriously impressive!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is three labels named after local places, so with Sakura Hitachi Ale, Kawarago Sunrise, and Kujihama Moonlight, you can drink in Hitachi's scenery.
MugiWhether you're stopping by as a tourist or drinking locally, it's the kind of spring beer you want to remember.
Hop BroIn the end, I really do want to toast with a beer that lets you feel the cherry blossoms.
MugiYeah, yeah, I can't stop wanting to drink it right now!
Hitachi Beer Brewery is a microbrewery located in Bentencho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It began operations in 2024 in a corner of Second Earth Diner Hitachi Main Store, and has developed an original brand that brings local scenery and seasonal atmosphere into its beer.
The "SAKURA HITACHI ALE" introduced this time is one of the brewery's representative lines, and its design is meant to evoke the cherry blossoms of Hitachi City. In previous introductions as well, the company's "Sakura Hitachi Ale" has been presented as a white ale made with cherry blossom petals from Hitachi City, and has been positioned as something like a glassful reflection of the city's spring.
One of Hitachi Beer Brewery's strengths is the close proximity of the shop and the brewery. In an open space where you can get a close look at the brewing process, the style of staff taking part in production while refining the flavor gives it the appeal of a community-rooted brewery. With an annual production capacity of 15,000 liters, it currently operates around the following three labels:
- Sakura Hitachi Ale
- Kawarago Sunrise
- Kujihama Moonlight
All of them are named after places and scenery in Hitachi, making their connection to the city clear. Taking that branding approach into account, this post can be read as once again conveying the beer's presence as a spring staple. It seems likely to become a beer that signals the change of season, not only for visitors to Hitachi on sightseeing trips, but also for locals who enjoy craft beer in their everyday lives.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the spring beer from Hitachi Beer Brewery, a microbrewery in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is really interesting.
MugiWhoa! Just the name "SAKURA HITACHI ALE" already puts me in cherry-blossom-viewing mode!
Hop BroAnd get this, it's a white-style ale made with cherry blossom petals, so it feels like the city's spring has been sealed right into the glass.
MugiWhite-style ale? What is that! Is a white ale white in appearance?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a light, wheat-based ale, and the softness of the wheat gently rounds out the aroma and mouthfeel.
MugiOhh! And if the shop and brewery are close together, it seems like you could even taste the atmosphere of something freshly made!
Hop BroExactly. Because you can be involved in the brewing in an open space, that fresh, unified feeling is really strong.
Mugi15,000 liters a year sounds like the kind of scale that's small at first glance but seriously impressive!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is three labels named after local places, so with Sakura Hitachi Ale, Kawarago Sunrise, and Kujihama Moonlight, you can drink in Hitachi's scenery.
MugiWhether you're stopping by as a tourist or drinking locally, it's the kind of spring beer you want to remember.
Hop BroIn the end, I really do want to toast with a beer that lets you feel the cherry blossoms.
MugiYeah, yeah, I can't stop wanting to drink it right now!
